Supplying for Global Tastes
In today’s interconnected world, the demand for international and culturally diverse products has never been higher. Grocery shoppers are seeking more than just the familiar staples; they want to explore unique flavours and ingredients that reflect the rich tapestry...
Supplying for Global Tastes
In today’s interconnected world, the demand for international and culturally diverse products has never been higher. Grocery shoppers are seeking more than just the familiar staples; they want to explore unique flavours and ingredients that reflect the rich tapestry...
Supporting Canadian Businesses: From Small Shops to Large Enterprises
At CJR Wholesale and DairyCentral, we take pride in being a truly Canadian wholesale company, dedicated to serving businesses of all sizes across the province. Whether you run a cozy café in a small Ontario town or manage a large-scale operation in the city, we...
Supporting Canadian Businesses: From Small Shops to Large Enterprises
At CJR Wholesale and DairyCentral, we take pride in being a truly Canadian wholesale company, dedicated to serving businesses of all sizes across the province. Whether you run a cozy café in a small Ontario town or manage a large-scale operation in the city, we...
News & Industry Updates
The Healthier Side of Snacking
With the Holidays creeping in, it's easy to succumb to the temptations of indulgent snacks. A holiday party or a dash to the nearest convenience store for holiday movies often results in a bag of chips or a sugary treat - which isn’t always a bad thing. While these...
Creative Marketing Strategies for Wholesale Food Distributors
In today's competitive business landscape, wholesale food distributors face the challenge of not only providing quality products but also effectively reaching their target market. Creative marketing strategies have become an essential tool to help distributors to...
The Dynamic Food Service Industry
What Every Food Supplier Should KnowThe food service industry in Canada is a dynamic and fast-changing sector that continues to grow in response to shifting consumer preferences and market trends. For any dairy food supplier working in this competitive space, staying...
Shifting Customer Trends – Making The Most of Change
With the ever-changing landscape of working and living styles, Grocery channels are feeling the impact of new customer expectations, going beyond product availability and e-commerce. Understanding these consumer behaviours and trending habits can help retailers...
CJR and Rabba Fine Foods Win Star Women Awards!
In order to recognize the amazing women influencing Canada's grocery business, Canadian Grocer established the Star Women in Grocery Awards in 2012. This year's winners, who were nominated by their coworkers and chosen by Canadian Grocer's editorial board, are women...
CJR joins the Canadian Health Food Association
CJR is proud to announce we are now members of the Canadian Health Food Association! Read more about the CHFA here.
Tips & Insights
Grocery Trends to look for in 2022
Consumers are continuing the search for meals that are prepared ethically, have high nutritional value and can be delivered in an eco-friendly fashion, but preferably in less than an hour or it’s free. These five trends are all on-brand for 2022: Vegetarian, But Make...
Supermarket Heroes
Many grocery workers, once hailed heroes, are struggling with anxiety as they continue to go to work as stay-at-home orders are in place. Called essential workers at the start of the pandemic, now supermarket employees are feeling forgotten. The vaccine rollout is...
Sustainable Packaging
As Canadians become more and more interested in the environmental impact of the supply chain, companies like wholesalers can take action now to become top contenders among today’s concerned buyers. Consumers are making their choices not only based on the quality of...
How COVID-19 Is Changing Consumer Behavior
Successful businesses have always known the importance of aligning their operations with trending consumer behaviours. As society progresses, the needs and expectations of consumers often adjust as well. From new information becoming accessible to the growth of social...
What can grocers expect after COVID-19?
What can grocers expect after COVID-19? Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, grocery shopping has changed from being a routine errand to a logistical minefield. With social distancing and an emphasis on safe sanitary practices, grocery stores have had to adapt to...
How to Keep Shoppers in Stores
In today’s digital age, technology is permeating the grocery shopping experience and the proliferation of online meal kits is having a heavy impact on grocery stores. But the war isn’t over yet. Traditional grocery stores and food retailers cannot give up their turf...
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